COLORADO SPRINGS — I looked into the issue of Fentanyl related deaths and despite drug-related deaths going down to 2% in 2023, Fentanyl related deaths are up to more than 5%, per the 2023 Coroner's report.
District Attorney Michael Allen is the chair of the Region 16 Opioid Council. That local council is working towards reducing Fentanyl-related deaths by focusing on prevention, treatment, and harm reduction strategies.
He says his office has been combating Fentanyl on many fronts.
"It really takes that enforcement measure throughout prosecution effort here in the DA's office and then the prevention and addiction services that we're really focusing on through region 16 and I think both of those things combined are going to be very effective at some point down the road," he said.
El Paso County Coroner Leon Kelly says Narcan blocks the effects of Fentanyl and restores breathing during an overdose.
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Pueblo community honors 13-year-old Joeylin McDonald with lantern ceremony
Family and friends gathered at the Riverwalk in Pueblo to celebrate the life of 13-year-old Joeylin McDonald, who passed away last week in a tragic accident at a youth program.
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